Early stage companies, particularly those with venture funding, are lucrative targets for ransomware attacks because attackers know that public disclosure of a data breach is often seen as a company-ending event. Studies show that 43% of all cyber attacks target small businesses, while criminal ransomware gangs are increasingly targeting tech startups for extortion. Sophisticated cyber […]
In today’s fast-paced cyber landscape, effective leadership in hiring, organizing, motivating, and retaining cybersecurity staff is more critical than ever. Cyber workforce risks like unfilled jobs, skill gaps, and burnout are on the rise, increasing both organizational and cyber risks. To explore these challenges, CyberSN hosted a webinar featuring a panel of experts, including Deidre […]
Author: Chad Loder, VP of Security Solutions at CyberSN I’m not going to hit you with stats on how burnout is a huge crisis in cybersecurity. OK, that’s not entirely true. But I think people in our industry already know we have a massive cybersecurity burnout problem. For the last few years the studies, the […]
We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between CyberSN and Cyversity, aimed at advancing diversity and inclusion within the cybersecurity industry. This collaboration will leverage the strengths of both organizations to foster a more inclusive workforce, from entry-level positions to leadership roles. At CyberSN, we believe that diverse attackers require diverse defenders. Our commitment […]
In the last year, an increasing number of organizations cut product security budgets, resulting in layoffs in DevSecOps (development, security, and operations) and Product Security Engineer roles. According to recent data, 40% of companies planned to make security headcount cuts, even though 50% of organizations saw system vulnerabilities increase, and over 80% were concerned about […]
The recent cybersecurity attack on CDK Global, resulting in widespread outages for car dealerships, is yet another reminder that no industry is immune to cyber threats and highlights the significance of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for the impacted car dealerships. All companies have some form of BCP plan in place—whether formalized or in-progress, executive teams […]
To observe Mental Health Awareness Month, CyberSN partnered with Devo and Cybermindz.org for a panel discussion about the mental health challenges facing cybersecurity professionals and solutions for overcoming stress, anxiety, and burnout. This insightful discussion featured CyberSN’s Founder and CEO Deidre Diamond, Devo’s CISO Kayla Williams, and Cybermindz.org’s Founder Peter Coroneos. We will highlight the […]
The cybersecurity workforce is facing a significant challenge: high turnover rates. With the ever-evolving threat landscape, retaining skilled cybersecurity professionals is crucial, emphasizing the importance of a strong talent retention strategy. While the concepts of Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and Indicators of Attack (IOA) are well-established in proactively detecting and responding to cyber threats, there's […]
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have unveiled guidelines for secure AI system development. This initiative, endorsed by 23 domestic and international cybersecurity organizations, is a significant stride in establishing guidelines for building security into AI systems. Guidelines for Secure AI System Development These guidelines […]
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity stands as a pivotal element of a robust corporate strategy. For CEOs, CIOs, and corporate boards, a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity budgeting and spending is an asset. This blog highlights various financial aspects of cybersecurity budget strategies and planning, providing insights to enhance your strategic decision-making in this crucial […]
In an era where companies heavily rely on technology, the rise in cybersecurity threats is a relentless storm cloud on the digital horizon. Shockingly, the latest report from Vade has revealed phishing attacks soared by an astounding 173% during the 2023 third quarter, with malware threats surging by 110%. The most concerning aspect of the Vade […]
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Appsec Background information: (Things to consider sharing with the client) The appsec hire ROI includes hard and soft values. The hard values are difficult to speak to without understanding the business objectives and which cybersecurity metrics are in place today or planning in the future. Generally speaking, the ROI soft values accelerate/enable the ROI complex […]
The “Great Resignation”, or the “Big Quit”, is one of the biggest challenges for employers and professionals in all industries right now. Is it a temporary trend as we recover from the unrest of a global pandemic, or is it symptomatic of a larger employment problem? And how does the cybersecurity industry, which was suffering […]
This week, October 18-23, is Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week! At CyberSN, we’re using this week to help open up the conversation around the broken career and hiring system within the cybersecurity industry. A huge part of improving cybersecurity hiring and bringing attention to cyber careers is making sure that professionals in the industry, and those […]
Communication is easier and more effective when both parties speak the same language. The same is true for finding a job. Job search algorithms fail at matching professionals with roles based on language, so we created a cybersecurity common language, our Job Taxonomy - more on this below. Resume screening software is a huge contributor […]
In this blog - the third in our series addressing the cybersecurity career and hiring crisis - we introduce the CyberSN marketplace, the one-stop destination for all cybersecurity career and staffing needs. To learn more about the cybersecurity career crisis and how to solve it, check out our previous blogs. At CyberSN we recognize that […]
We’re facing a cybersecurity career crisis. Cybersecurity professionals are feeling underutilized, underheard, and overworked, with resumes and job descriptions lacking the information professionals need to find jobs and fill roles successfully. Following on from the challenges outlined in our last blog, how can we eliminate settling within the cybersecurity industry and ensure that both individuals […]
We’re experiencing a national security crisis. Poor staffing and resource management in the cybersecurity industry has become a threat to the entire country, its citizens, and our organizations. Not only are we short half a million cybersecurity professionals in the US, but employed cyber professionals are unhappy, and this is reflected in employee turnover. The […]
2020 brought many transformations to the cybersecurity community. The key takeaway from our perspective here at CyberSN was the change to the talent seeker and the job seeker as it relates to the hiring process. In short: the roles and expectations of both cybersecurity professionals seeking employment, and hiring managers looking to fill job vacancies […]
A 0% unemployment rate for the cybersecurity industry is a huge success. There’s an abundance of cyber jobs for everyone. When glancing at the state of the cybersecurity job market, you’d expect that everyone would be extremely happy with the way things are going. It’s a wonderful problem. The problem is that with full employment […]
Happy New Year. After a year of uncertainty and emotional stresses, I look to 2021 with great optimism. The cybersecurity community is significantly stronger and being counted on now more than ever. The need for cybersecurity talent has grown exponentially. The importance of cybersecurity professionals is universally understood and appreciated at a much higher level. […]
News of the FireEye security breach shook the cybersecurity industry last week, proving that even the most skilled cybersecurity operations can face attack. Then came the news of the SolarWinds breach affecting the highest levels of the US government. While the cyber world debates the reasons for the attacks and the response, business leaders should […]
Most CEOs will tell you security is an important aspect of their business operations. But too often, what’s deemed important by management doesn’t always translate into real priorities. We’ve seen too many cybersecurity teams stretched thin on staffing, overworked, and improperly aligned with the rest of the organization. This leaves companies vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, huge losses, […]
